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YJ52 FWX

2002 Audi S3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,453 mi
Last recorded132,453 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 FWX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 132,453 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 123,891 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front crack

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 120,743 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre close on the age

Nearside Rear tyre close on the age

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 116,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre close on the age

Nearside Rear tyre close on the age

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2013 185,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2013 185,386 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 168,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 154,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 136,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 118,961 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 101,423 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S/F SHOCKER WEEPING SLIGHTLY

Fail 6 Sep 2007 101,423 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S/F SHOCKER WEEPING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 79,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 79,981 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 63,495 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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YJ52 FWX is a 2002 Audi S3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 91,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ52 FWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ52 FWX registered?

YJ52 FWX is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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